News - Apr 2010

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Archive: April, 2010

Marine correspondents take titles for military journalism

Marine combat correspondents earned top honors in a series of annual Department of Defense competitions that recognize achievements in journalism, photography, videography and graphic arts. Marines have won individual categories in the past, but “they swept the awards” this year, said Lisa Hennessey, the project manager for competitions, ceremonies

IT execs get low down on Corps’ innovation

Several of the Corps’ top information technology leaders met with industry executives to discuss the future of operational technology at the first USMC IT Day April 27. The event, hosted by the Quantico-Potomac Armed Forces Communication Electronics Association, discussed the role of the Marine Corps in a green and changing security IT environment

Earth Day celebrations reinforce Corps’ commitment to conservation, efficiency

It starts with the individual Marine, but Marine Corps installations around the world have organized activities to increase awareness of environmental issues in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day April 22. The events focus on the importance of energy conservation, water intensity reduction and waste reduction, said Joanna Curlin, an

Wounded Warrior Regiment highlights success stories, celebrates third anniversary

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated its third anniversary with a cake cutting ceremony here April 15. The event highlighted the regiment’s successes, current projects and future developments to enhance care for the wounded, ill, injured and their families.Sergeant Courtney Rauch, a headquarters clerk who was severly wounded in Afghanistan, is

Military drill teams go toe-to-toe in joint service showdown

The Silent Drill Platoon competed against drill teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard in the 3rd Annual Joint Service Drill Exhibition near the Lincoln Memorial April 10. Judges representing all five drill teams chose the U.S. Army Drill Team as the winner based on the execution and intensity of the performance. Each team marched

Social media: changing how the Marine Corps operates

The Marine Corps made a long anticipated move March 29 when it authorized use of social networking sites, user-generated content, social software, e-mail, instant messaging and discussion forums on the Marine Corps Enterprise Network.Marine Administrative Message 181/10 defines Internet-based capabilities as publicly accessible Internet

Three long days, nights; The first 72 hours in Marjah with 1/6 mortarmen

The first installment in a three-part-series chronicling the experiences of Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, during their participation in Operation Moshtarak in Marjah, Afghanistan. Several young men huddle around a small video camera, their faces bathed in the soft hue of its LCD screen, in the dark confines of an abandoned

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